Finance Operations Team Leader, AP at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Wellington

• 12 month fixed term opportunity, Wellington-based CBD location 
• You will lead and inspire in this busy hands-on role
• You will be part of a dynamic high performing team
• Salary range: $85,537 - $101,911 depending on experience

We are looking for an experienced people leader to join our Finance Operations team. This fixed term position provides leadership to a team of experienced Accounts Payable Officers to deliver a high standard of service, consistency, and efficient processing of payments. 

As well as leading and developing a high-performing team:

• You will manage the teams workload, oversee timely and accurate execution of payment runs across multiple ledgers, and the loading of manual payments/transfers via the banking system. 
• You will be working closely with the wider Finance Operations team to ensure all suppliers are paid on time and correctly. 
• You will monitor accounts payable processes and ensure internal processing controls are maintained, drive process improvement, and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

In addition you will need to be flexible and able to lead fast-paced change. You will display resilience in an evolving financial environment, leading the team forward demonstrating positivity and optimism during any setbacks and challenges.
 

This role reports to the Manager Finance Operations in the Corporate Services branch within the Corporate Services, Finance & Enablement group. This position leads a team of 11 direct reports.

This is a great opportunity for you to inspire a team of Accounts Payable professionals and provide support to one of NZ's largest government departments. If you're excited to help drive a culture of innovation and change while maintaining an environment which upholds strong financial controls, then this role is for you. 

Skills and Experience Required
 

• Proven history of successful leadership skills
• Previous experience in accounts payable processes within a large and complex organisation
• Experience in the government sector 
• Experience with Technology 1 FMIS package is desirable, though not essential
• Qualified, or studying towards, CAANZ Chartered Accountant or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences
• Must have legal right to live and work in NZ

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role. 

Email Demi Matheson at demi.matheson@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/13615 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Thursday, 28 September at 11:59pm.

As we are reviewing applications throughout the advertising period, we may close advertising sooner than stated, we encourage you to apply Now!